At least 46 potential victims of human trafficking found dead inside 18-wheeler in San Antonio
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46 illegal immigrants were found dead in an abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio, Texas Monday night. Over a dozen were hospitalized after authorities located them
According to Fox News, the tractor-trailer, with up to 100 migrants inside, was located at the 9600 block of Quintana Road, and is believed to be part of a human smuggling operation.
Local authorities confirmed 46 migrants, from Mexico and elsewhere, were found dead in the trailer, sixteen were transported to the hospital, including four children and 12 adults.
Survivors were suffering exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration. The deceased victims showed evidence of heat-related causes of death. June 2022 been the warmest June on record in San Antonio with 16 days of temperatures 100 degrees or higher.
Chief William McManus of the San Antonio Police Department said a worker notified authorities about the tractor-trailer at approximately 6 pm. McManus said that the grisly discovery was now a federal investigation and at least three people were in custody, but did not specify if the individuals were suspects.
McManus added that the tractor-trailer was refrigerated, but that the refrigeration system was not functioning and no drinkable water was found inside the trailer......continue reading SOURCE
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